Ontogenetic Changes in Genetic Regulation of Fetal Morphometrics in Baboons (Papio hamadryas subspp.)

• Published in: Human biology Vol. 69; no. 6; pp. 831 - 848
• Main Authors: JAQUISH, C.E., LELAND, M.M., DYER, T., TOWNE, B., BLANGERO, J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Wayne State University Press 01.12.1997; Johns Hopkins Press
• Subjects: Analysis; Animal morphology; Animals; Baboons; Biology; Biometry; Embryonic and Fetal Development - genetics; Female; Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental - genetics; Genetic correlation; Genetic variance; Genetic variation; Genetics; Gestational Age; Heritability; Human genetics; Human growth; Likelihood Functions; Male; Medical genetics; Models, Genetic; Monkeys & apes; Morphology (Animals); Ontogeny; Papio - genetics; Physical growth; Pregnancy; Quantitative genetics

It is known that different genes are expressed during ontogeny; however, it is unclear how variation in that expression is associated with changes in growth patterns. The objective of this study is to assess how genetic variation in fetal morphology changes with ontogeny in baboons. Longitudinal mea...